Monitoring Water Conditions

fb88 Drought Monitor

The provides extensive information on water conditions throughout the United States and a . This map is used by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in making decisions about providing drought assistance.

fb88 Climate Office

The University of fb88’s provides climate data, weather forecasts, and analysis of climate trends throughout the State of fb88. The University’s fb88 Climate and Agriculture Network has produced a summary on .

U.S. Seasonal Drought Outlook

The National Weather Service (NOAA) produces a that uses extended weather forecasts to predict whether an existing drought is likely to persist, remain but improve, or subside. It also projects locations where drought development is likely.

Hydrological Drought Monitor

The U.S. Geological Survey monitors hydrological drought conditions through and . WaterWatch monitors streamflow levels in real time and compares them to their historical averages at specific locations, and groundwater watch does the same for ground water levels.

Agricultural Drought

Agricultural affects from drought are noticed after signs of meteorological and hydrological drought are observed. (PDSI) is one of the oldest tools used to measure drought and was developed primarily for agricultural purposes. The PDSI uses temperature and precipitation data to estimate relative dryness. Monthly PDSI values capture long term trends and not data on time scales of less than 12 months.

Weather Forecasts

For current weather forecasts, go to the and enter your location.